Advocating for Transparency, Fairness in PA’s Unemployment Compensation System During COVID-19 Pandemic
Unemployment compensation has been a key component of the government response to the pandemic. While it made sense to utilize an existing system to drive financial support to impacted individuals, it has become clear that the current law lacks clarity and guidance necessary to fairly and efficiently address pandemic-related claims. This has led to some unintended consequences, including workforce challenges for employers, many of whom report employees quitting or refusing offers to return to work.
Many areas of the law have been temporarily updated to account for the current unique circumstances – so should unemployment compensation.
The Chamber is advocating for legislation to add transparency, predictability and fairness to the process of determining eligibility for unemployment benefits based on pandemic-related reasons. For example, we believe a claimant with an underlying medical condition who quits a job based on their doctor’s advice should be eligible and not have to worry about benefits being denied. At the same time, an employee considering quitting because benefits may be more lucrative than wages should know in advance that they will not be eligible.
The Department of Labor & Industry has been strained by millions of unemployment claims since March and many claimants waited months to get an initial response. While this crisis has generally been beyond anyone’s control, its severity can be contained somewhat going forward with more transparent guidelines, which means fewer contested claims, and a more efficient process for resolving disputes, which helps avoid logjams.


Our commitment to our host communities extends beyond just mere financial considerations and CSR spending. We liaise closely with communities, listening to and understanding what their concerns are and identifying opportunities that will help add value.
We are confident that as the participation of socially responsible indigenous companies increases, Nigeria and its economy will finally realize the transformative effects the oil industry has the potential to deliver.
Our goal is to redefine the relationship between oil companies and their host communities by funding projects identified by the community in areas such as infrastructural development, trainings and educational scholarships, skill acquisition programs, empowerment schemes etc.
We understand that the members of these communities are best placed to determine the areas within the community where the additional resources should be deployed. As a result, we are committed to ensuring that community representatives determine how funds are disseminated and utilized for their communities, thereby putting them in the driving seat.
This strategy empowers the community with the responsibility for their own development and we are confident that we will see them rise to the occasion and drive progress within their communities in crucial areas.
Employment and Development Opportunities
At Petralon, we are notably committed to developing the communities we operate in. Employment is a key part of this development. We understand that with adequate training and employment, we can contribute positively, in a small way, to shaping the development of the communities we operate in.
Over 40 indigenes and youth of our communities were engaged as workers during the Dawes Island well re-entry project and we will continue to explore opportunities where we can provide tangible sustainable benefit to the communities.


A management consultant, also sometimes called a management analyst, helps a company or government entity layout and execute projects with the coveted outcome of becoming more productive or competitive. To achieve this goal, they may recommend various strategies to modify the organization's structure or operation methods in ways that result in increased profits, better practices, and improved efficiency.
Management consultants may specialize in a particular industry, such as healthcare, manufacturing, or education. Alternatively, their focus may be on a function, such as human resources, information technology, financial restructuring, or inventory control. The reported annual salary for a management consultant in the U.S is approximately $83,610, or $40.2 per hour. However, this figure can vary significantly depending upon academic qualification, having previous experience, and possession of the aforementioned skills.


To prepare for this discussion, you researched conflict management strategies in modern health care organizations.
Modern health care organizations have unique cultural and demographic situations that often create conflict. Discuss at least two examples of situations where the application of either a collaborative or competitive strategy might be beneficial in managing conflict. How would the use of these strategies reflect the value of inclusivity for the health care organization? Support your position with detailed example Place your order now for a similar assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, At affordable rates


IRS Broadens Definition of Digital Assets to Include NFTs
Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will both be included on the IRS tax form in 2022, under a broader and more defined category. Cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and non-fiat currencies are described in a proposed Internal Revenue Service bill for Digital Assets.
As defined in the recent draft, a digital asset is any digital representation of value that is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger.?
“For example, digital assets include non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual currencies, such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins,” according to the draft instructions.
A question on Form 1040 in 2021 asked taxpayers about receiving, selling, or trading virtual currency. This question will be changed in 2022. Taxpayers who handled crypto during the year are required to complete the Digital Assets section on their income tax returns.
According to the latest statement, crypto investors who dispose of a digital asset by selling, exchanging, gifting, or transferring, will need to calculate and report their taxable income.?
For instance, providing goods or services might result in receiving a digital asset as a reward, or an individual may receive a digital asset as payment. In this category, digital assets can also be mined or staked, traded in exchange for goods, exchanged, or traded for new digital assets.
When individuals exchange digital assets for services or sell them to consumers, they must calculate their capital gain or loss on the digital assets sold during the year on Schedule D of their tax return.
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Stable concurrent learning and control of dynamical systems is the subject of adaptive control. Despite being an established field with many practical applications and a rich theory, much of the development in adaptive control for nonlinear systems revolves around a few key algorithms. By exploiting strong connections between classical adaptive nonlinear control techniques and recent progress in optimization and machine learning, we show that there exists considerable untapped potential in algorithm development for both adaptive nonlinear control and adaptive dynamics prediction. We begin by introducing first-order adaptation laws inspired by natural gradient descent and mirror descent. We prove that when there are multiple dynamics consistent with the data, these non-Euclidean adaptation laws implicitly regularize the learned model. Local geometry imposed during learning thus may be used to select parameter vectors—out of the many that will achieve perfect tracking or prediction—for desired properties such as sparsity. We apply this result to regularized dynamics predictor and observer design, and as concrete examples, we consider Hamiltonian systems, Lagrangian systems, and recurrent neural networks. We subsequently develop a variational formalism based on the Bregman Lagrangian. We show that its Euler Lagrange equations lead to natural gradient and mirror descent-like adaptation laws with momentum, and we recover their first-order analogues in the infinite friction limit. We illustrate our analyses with simulations demonstrating our theoretical results.


Considerable effort is spent in capital-intensive industries to optimize production processes. Problems such as unpredictable manpower, unexpected machinery delays and unforeseen circumstances create challenges in maintaining production efficiency and can result in significant costs and losses for an organization if it is rendered unable to meet customer demands. DT4o’s production planning optimization model helps in planning and scheduling optimization to remove some of the challenges and subsequent losses due to improper scheduling, if unaddressed.
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This article examines the causal relations between immigration and the characteristics of the housing market in host regions. We constructed a unique database from administrative records and used it to assess annual migration ows into France’s 22 administrative regions from 1990 to 2013. We then estimated various panel VAR models,taking into account GDP per capita and the unemployment rate as the main regional economic indicators. We find that immigration has no significant effect on property prices, but that higher property prices significantly reduce immigration rates. We also find no significant relationship between immigration and social housing supply.


Someone asks, “Although Jesus made the only sacrifice we need to atone for our sin, don’t we have sacrifices which we are supposed to offer to God as well?”
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The Law of Moses provided for sacrifices of many kinds (Lev. 1-5, 16). A person brought a “sin offering” to ask for divine forgiveness. The worshiper presented a “whole burnt offering” to say that he offered himself to God. A “grain offering” expressed homage and gratitude to God. A “peace offering” symbolized fellowship with God by one who had been forgiven. And the “guilt offering” acknowledged some specific offense committed against the community of God’s People. These all found fulfillment in New Testament realities related to Jesus Christ.
The Epistle to the Hebrews repeatedly underscores that the only “sin offering” that can truly remove guilt and satisfy a holy God is the offering of Jesus Christ himself on the Cross, “a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world,” to borrow language from the Book of Common Prayer (Heb. 1:3; 7:25-27; 9:26-28; 10:10-14). However, we do offer other sacrifices, of “acceptable service” (12:28), of “praise, the fruit of our lips, that give thanks to his name” (13:15), of “doing good and sharing” with other believers (13:16). Or, to quote Paul in Romans, we offer ourselves “as living sacrifices” (Rom.12:1-2).
By our offerings of self-commitment, of praise and thanksgiving, of sharing and service, we offer ourselves to God’s service and enjoy fellowship with God and with his covenant people through Jesus Christ. It is part of our ministry as God’s “royal priesthood” to offer such sacrifices on a regular basis (1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 1:6). The priesthood of all believers involves our entire life, including our marriage relationship (1 Pet. 3:7) and even our daily meals (1 Tim. 4:4-5).


To ask the Secretary of State for Health what food safety checks are in place on eggs and egg products originating from
(a) the European Community and (b) the United States. [112504]
Under European Union single market rules, food products such as eggs originating from other EU member states are in free circulation in the United Kingdom and are not subject to checks at UK ports.Eggs imported from countries outside the EU, such as the United States, are subject to veterinary checks at designated border inspection posts, where they undergo documentary and identity checks and a proportion are subject to physical checks.
All food, whether imported into or produced in the UK, may be subject to checks "inland" at food premises by local authorities.


Having a sound parking management system plays a vital role in public spaces such as hospitals, shopping malls, and offices. Everywhere you go, you would have seen some form this technology. Without a proper parking management system, it would be a complex and challenging process to park vehicles safely. However, not every organization understands the importance of this technology. To help drive home the point on why parking management systems are crucial, here are five advantages: Greater Return on Investment… Continue reading →
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One of a series of papers from a two-year CRCATH fellowship designed to review systematically the connections between Aboriginal education and Aboriginal health.
This paper documents and reflects on the process developed by a small research team in Central Australia to break the historical pattern of unequal exchanges between research institutions and the Aboriginal communities they study.


Holiday chaos is what causes difficulties for co-parents. Just like preparing for a new school year, organizing your calendar for the holidays can be less stressful if you plan beforehand. A gig harbor family law attorney can help you with any legal dispute that you might face.
Effective communication.
Create channels of communication that you, as well as your co-parent, can use. This could entail face-to-face conversation, a phone call, joining a Zoom meeting, texting or sharing emails – whatever reduces tension and promotes fruitful dialogue. Should your co-parent have a problem, how would you wish to be notified? Do you choose a phone call over a text message if they will be late, miss a flight, or take one of your children to the doctor?
Early preparation is vital.
The division of major holidays is frequently outlined in parenting plans, but they might not cover all of the occasions that are significant to you. Make preparations for vacations and other non-school dates important to your family before the new school year begins by reviewing your calendars. A logistical plan should be made because the location and time of the kid exchange may change when they are not in school.
Communicate your Preferences.
Both parents should convey what is essential to them during the holiday season. Ranking these preferences or giving them “importance points” can be useful. Instead of talking about them one at a time, try compiling them into a single list so that both of you can see the whole picture.
Be prepared to bargain.
Understand your objectives and the areas where you are prepared to make concessions. Be receptive to innovative solutions. Perhaps you both desire to host a big Thanksgiving party for your kids. Would hosting it by one parent over the weekend be conceivable?
Create new customs.
Festivities are significantly more flexible than religious festivals, typically based on set dates and worship activities. You might establish new family customs as parents. Instead of going back and forth on Christmas Day, perhaps one home will appreciate unwrapping gifts on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day in alternating years. Most children will not refuse 2 days of presents!
Accept technology.
On special days when they are not together, encourage your children to skype with the other parent. They may feel more connected as a result, which will make everyone happier.
Plan your gifts.
Talking to your co-parent regarding presents for the children or even working together to buy them might be beneficial. Additionally, it is wonderful to assist your children in finding a present for the other parent.


Data from: Pleistocene and ecological effects on continental-scale genetic differentiation in the bobcat (Lynx rufus)Dawn M. Reding, Anne M. Bronikowski, Warren E. Johnson & William R. Clark
The potential for widespread, mobile species to exhibit genetic structure without clear geographic barriers is a topic of growing interest. Yet the patterns and mechanisms of structure – particularly over broad spatial scales – remain largely unexplored for these species. Bobcats occur across North America and possess many characteristics expected to promote gene flow. To test whether historical, topographic, or ecological factors have influenced genetic differentiation in this species, we analyzed 1 KB mtDNA sequence...
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Articles in this supplement focus on the global opioid crisis, including coverage of harm reduction approaches, health justice promotion, and lessons learned.
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A recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence found evidence for racial/ethnic disparities in buprenorphine distribution across the United States.
This policy brief identified states potentially at risk for an HIV or HCV outbreak and used data from multiple sources to examine rural-urban differences in 1) state-level infectious disease surveillance, prevention activities, and collaboration with stakeholders; 2) local health department-level


A summer heat wave has wiped out a gas surplus and sent commodity prices almost 20% higher than year-ago levels, Bloomberg reports, as shale production has stumbled and cooling load sends demand higher.
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Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.


Research Highlights: How Reliable are ATP Bioluminescence Meters in Assessing Decontamination of Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Settings?
Navid Omidbakhsh, Faraz Ahmadpour, Nicole Kenny
This study evaluated the ability of four ATP bioluminescence meters to accurately determine the efficacy of disinfectants in healthcare settings. By comparing ATP bioluminescence meter results to actual cell culture tests, the researchers determined that these widely-used meters may not always provide accurate results, and that their activity may be affected by various disinfectant ingredients.
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We occasionally select for retrospective review an all-time “best selling” research paper from the past few years from the General Financial Markets category of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). Here we summarize the January 2006 paper entitled “The Tactical and Strategic Value of Commodity Futures” (download count over 2,400) by Claude Erb and Campbell Harvey. Commodity futures are derivative, short-maturity claims on real assets. In this paper, the authors explore the strategic and tactical opportunities that these derivatives present to investors. Using long-run commodity futures return data as available mostly through mid-2004,
they conclude that: Over the long term, the average annualized excess returns (above the risk-free rate) on futures for individual commodities is approximately zero, and these returns are largely uncorrelated with one another. There is little evidence of long-term return persistence among individual commodity futures. However, an equally weighted and monthly rebalanced portfolio of different commodity futures has a statistically significant and reliable compound average annual excess return of about 4.5%. This rebalancing return derives from portfolio diversification, not from fundamental influences such as inflation, economic growth or risk premiums. Over the period December 1982 through May 2004, the average excess return for commodities with a positive roll return (in backwardation) is 4.2%, compared to -4.6% for commodities with a negative roll return (in contango). But, the volatility of commodity futures returns comes mostly from variation in spot return, and this volatility swamps the roll return over this period. Since the inception of Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI, now S&P GSCI) futures trading, GSCI has been in backwardation as often as it has been in contango. The annualized excess return from buying GSCI futures when the term structure is in backwardation (contango) is 11.2% (-5.0%). A strategy of going long (short) GSCI futures when in backwardation (contango) generates an annualized excess return of 8.2%, compared to 2.6% for a continuous long-only approach. Individual commodity futures have varying exposures to unexpected inflation, with hedging efficacy correlated to roll return. Futures portfolios that best hedge inflation focus on commodities that are difficult to store. Evidence indicates that traditional risk factors do not explain commodity futures returns. Momentum appears to work for commodity futures. An equally weighted portfolio that is long (short) the four commodity futures with the highest (lowest) past 12-month returns generates annualized excess returns of 10.8%. A diversified portfolio of commodity futures appears to be an excellent diversifier for a traditional stock/bond portfolio.
The following chart, taken from the paper, relates compound annual total return to annualized standard deviation (risk) for various asset classes over the period December 1969 through May 2004, with GSCI as a proxy for commodities and the S&P 500 index as a proxy for stocks. Both indexes are value-weighted (via different schemes). It shows that the return on commodities is comparable to the return on stocks and that combining stocks and commodities (50% S&P 500, 50% GSCI) enhances performance.
The following table, excerpted from the paper, presents the historical excess returns of futures for the overall GSCI, six GSCI sectors, and twelve individual commodities within GSCI from December 1982 through May 2004. The performance of GSCI stems from its relatively heavy weighting on the energy sector (based on the value of energy production). The average monthly return correlation of the 12 individual commodity futures with GSCI over this period is 0.20. The average correlation of individual commodities with one another is only 0.09. The average correlation of the commodity sectors with the GSCI is 0.33, driven by the 0.91 correlation between GSCI and the energy sector.
In summary,
over the long run, a diversified and periodically rebalanced portfolio of commodity futures may offer: (1) reasonably reliable equity-like returns, and (2) valuable diversification of stocks and bonds. Return momentum and roll return support tactical allocation among individual commodity futures.


Mportant determinant from the presence of AMR in wastewater-irrigated soil is no matter if the 21-Deoxycortisol supplier wastewater utilised for irrigation was treated. We found evidence of a constructive connection in between irrigation with untreated wastewater and both the presence and abundance of ARB/ARGs in soil, where nine out of ten research that had a comparison group (e.g., fields irrigated with freshwater) showed a rise in ARB and ARGs in wastewater-irrigated soils. In contrast, research that investigated irrigation with treated wastewater had heterogeneous findings. Out with the twelve research within this category that had a comparison group, wastewater irrigation was connected with additional abundant ARB/ARGs in soil in six studies, even though the remaining six research located mixed or adverse associations. Our critique also revealed that research examining ARB and ARGs in water bodies due to wastewater irrigation are at present limited. Only one study in our critique studied sub-pore water, and we identified no research investigating AMR in underlying groundwater aquifers or surface water bodies adjacent to wastewater-irrigated fields. Wastewater irrigation has been associated together with the detection of pathogens, nitrates, and antibiotics in surface- and groundwaters [45]. Future analysis should really investigate whether or not ARB/ARGs are detected in waters impacted by wastewater irrigation. four.1. Variations in Wastewater Therapy Our findings highlight the need to have to further investigate the drivers of heterogeneity to identify settings and variables that modify the risk related with wastewater irrigation. Notably, the studies focused on untreated wastewater exclusively came from middle and low-income nations though eight out of thirteen studies on treated wastewater came from high-income nations. AMR carriage is drastically larger in low-income countries, which has been attributed to unregulated antibiotic use and poor sanitary situations [46,47]. As a result, wastewater used for irrigation in low-income countries is a lot more most likely to include ARB/ARGs. The extent and effectiveness of wastewater remedy also differs involving high- and low-income countries. The six studies that investigated irrigation with treated wastewater and identified mixed or adverse effects on ARB/ARGs in soil had been conducted in high-income countries with presumably effective and well-operating wastewater treatment systems, even though the majority with the research that found an increase in ARB/ARGs in soil from irrigation with treated wastewater came from low-income countries. Therefore, differences in ARB/ARG loads in wastewater and removal efficiency for ARB/ARGs in wastewater remedy plants amongst high- and low-income nations could explain why research on irrigation with untreated wastewater identified an increase in AMR in soil while studies on irrigation with treated wastewater had heterogeneous findings. Variations within the types of wastewater therapy actions employed would also be expected to influence the presence of antibiotics, ARB, and ARGs within the treated effluent and consequently the Cambendazole In Vitro impact on soils. However, studies in our assessment that focused on secondary vs. tertiary-treated wastewater had similarly mixed findings. Among the three research that investigated tertiary-treated wastewater, two identified a positive association among wastewater irrigation and ARB [36] and ARGs [35] though the third found a adverse association with ARB [44]. Whether or not the wastewater or treated effluent was diluted by means of discharge into an ambient waterb.


Marijuana is labeled a Schedule I drug by the federal government under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Its production, distribution, possession and use are thus criminally prohibited. The drug’s negative treatment from the federal government stems from the Prohibition Era, culminating in the War on Drugs. However, evolving public sentiment against marijuana criminalization and its medical use has led to the drug being fully or partially legalized by state statutes in 21 states and the District of Columbia. Notwithstanding federal statutes, state laws pose a significant challenge to federalism and its treatment of marijuana.


One of the most practical things Glenn does for you, is break down the average cost of 1,000 "listens" (or, impressions). Don't have time to listen to the full answer?
Did you know it costs about $25 per 1,000 impressions ("listens"), for a 60 second, mid-roll, baked-in ad read? You'll learn facts like that to help you craft your own campaign.
If you're not sure where to start, Glenn shares a helpful blueprint:
Aim at spending $25,000, which should get you about 1,000,000 impressions. This spend should spread across 6 to 12 podcasts. And he recommends that you spend it all on a "baked-in, mid-roll".
The benefit here is that you'll get a full test to learn whether or not podcasts ads will be effective for you.
The other big takeaway is how unique podcast ads are, vs. paid ads on social. You know how if a friend recommends a restaurant, product, or service, you're automatically more inclined to try it? That's what you get to tap into with podcast ads.
If you can create a partnership with a host who really likes, uses and believes in your product, they can heartily recommend it, and listeners will trust that recommendation.
Another helpful takeaway was the terminology used. You'll learn what types of ad placements there are, and what the difference is between dynamic or "baked-in" ads.


Strength is the ability to process emotions, while meeting goals When we're experiencing happiness, we're eager to share it with others. We bask in the warmth and confidence that envelopes us. In contrast, as we experience negative emotions there's a tendency to deny, question, or even feel guilt about how we're feeling. Often, you hear people say things like "I don't know why I'm feeling this way" or "I need to get over this." etc. In fact, there's a tendency to question "
There may be waves...in all endings lies a beginning Anything new can bring about a myriad of emotions. It's grand when we're excited, anticipatory, or welcoming a change. What happens when you feel these things AND stress or discomfort? If you're like many, there's a tendency to deny or avoid the negative emotions associated with change. We may even chastise ourselves for being uncomfortable, questioning why we're allowing ourselves to get "worked up." The bottom line...c


Kaizen Kaizen is the Japanese word for Continuous Improvement - a series of ongoing incremental improvements by teams focusing on eliminating all forms of waste from the operation - typically with little capital. Kaizen is a philosophy, not just a process, and it is a crucial component of the Lean Enterprise. Many companies have institutionalized the practice of Kaizen by shop floor teams, and have achieved significant performance advancement through the accumulation of incremental advancements over time. Example Kaizen Event
Kaizen activities are frequently organized as action-oriented "Events" over a 2-5 day time period. A five-day program follows a schedule something like this:
The Kaizen team includes shop floor personnel who are familiar with the process, and who are tapping to help brainstorm solutions, often with the help of experts who are trained in problem solving methods. This is not to say that the Kaizen philosophy does not extend beyond the shop floor.
In a Lean enterprise, the spirit of Kaizen pervades the organization and extends to the supply chain to impact the full scope of the enterprise in all of its activities.


Durga Puja 2022 Healthy Snacking Recipes
New Delhi, Sep 28: For thousands of years, almonds have been a part of Indian traditions and food habits, and their health benefits have been widely quoted in several Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha texts.
A handful of almonds, on the other hand, may have satiating properties that promote feelings of fullness, which may keep hunger at bay between meals. Snacking on healthy foods like almonds not only keeps us from snacking on junk but also ensures that our bodies receive nutrition, as almonds contain 15 nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc, and others.
Try these recipes from the Almond Board of California's in-house chefs.
Almond iamp; Chicken Momos (without shell)
Ingredients
Chicken mince - 250 gms
Garlic, chopped - 1 tbsp
Carrots, finely chopped - 3 tbsp
Spring onions, finely chopped - 3 tbsp
Ginger, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
Soya sauce - 1 tbsp
Oyster sauce - 1 tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Egg - 1 no
Blanched iamp; chopped almonds - 1/2 cup
Oil - for greasing
Method
Place the chicken mince in a bowl.
Add all the ingredients except almonds and divide it into equal-sized balls.
Roll these balls in the blanched and chopped almonds and carefully place these small balls on a greased plate.
Get the steamer ready and steam these on high heat for 15 minutes.
Remove and serve the momos hot.
Almond Crusted Tandoori Fish
Ingredients
Almond slivers (unpeeled) - 50 g
John dory or any white flesh fish - 100 g
Panko bread crumbs - 15 g
For Butter
Butter - 50 g
Ginger and garlic paste - 2 g
Vinegar - 5 ml
Kashmiri red chili powder - 2 g
Ajwain - 1 g
Chaat masala - 2 g
Salt - to taste
Method
Wash and cut fish fillet into 4" x 1.5" pieces.
Pat dry using a clean kitchen cloth.
For masala butter, take soft butter in a grinding jar with all the ingredients.
Blitz till all ingredients are mixed nicely without melting the butter.
Mix panko bread crumbs in masala butter.
Place fish pieces on a greased baking tray and spread about 10 gms of masala butter on each piece evenly.
Then, crust the fish with almond slivers. Bake the buttered fish in a pre heated oven at 200 c for 6-8 minutes. Serve hot.
Baked Almond Kofta
Ingredients for Kofta
Potato, boiled and mashed - 2 cups
Nutmeg - A pinch
Milk - 2 tbsp
Almonds crushed - 3/4 cup
Green onions, chopped - 1/2 cup
Refined flour - 1 tbsp
Egg - 1 no
Salt - 3/4tsp
Pepper - 1/2tsp
Ingredients for Crumbing
Eggs - 2 no
Refined flour - for rolling
Dry breadcrumbs - for rolling
Method
Place the mashed potato in a bowl and add almonds, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk, green onions, flour, and 2 eggs.
Mix them well and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Now roll them into equal-sized koftas.
Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs separately in different plates.
Cover each kofta with flour and dunk them in beaten eggs.
After which give them a good roll in the breadcrumbs.
Preheat an oven to 200c and bake the koftas till golden brown. Serve hot.
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) ‘Stamping out stamp duty’ – is a nationally significant report making a powerful case to reform one of the most economically damaging taxes.
Underpinned by modelling conducted by the Australian National University’s Centre for Social Research and Methods, the report clarifies a highly practical option for economic reform.
CCIWA’s ‘Stamping out stamp duty’ report builds upon widespread expert support, by the Henry Tax Review, ACOSS, St Vincent de Paul, UDIA, the OECD, the IMF and the Productivity Commission.
The report makes the case for the abolition of stamp duty on property transfers, and the introduction of a fairer, broad-based replacement tax on the property’s Gross Rental Value.
Financial Barrier
It argues that stamp duty is an inequitable and regressive tax that creates a significant financial barrier to lower income households to achieve home ownership.
Proposed benefits of replacing stamp duty tax include:
Greater housing flexibility, enabling people to downsize/upsize or relocate as their needs change. Reducing the upfront costs of buying a home and the costs of relocating. Improving work mobility, including into regional WA. Creating a more stable state revenue base. Supportive
Shelter WA supports reform to stamp duty and a transition to a broad-based tax, provided there is significant consultation with the sector and the community and that there is a clear plan for equitable and incremental implementation. This is in line with National Shelter’s position, and was outlined as a key policy reform opportunity in The Tax Institute’s 2021
Case for Change Report.
Shelter WA continues to work on behalf of our members to advocate for a fairer housing tax system in WA.
The CCIWA report can be found here.


Trucking is a vital part of the economy, moving goods and materials to and from factories, stores, and other businesses. But the trucking industry faces several legal challenges that can affect its day-to-day operations.
Not only are there federal regulations that trucking companies must comply with, but they also must navigate the complex web of state and local laws. Here are some of the most significant legal issues faced by the trucking industry today.
Driver Fatigue
One of the most common and dangerous issues facing trucking companies is driver fatigue. Some trucking companies push their drivers to the limit to meet deadlines and maximize profits, resulting in exhausted and dangerous employees behind the wheel.
Federal law requires that truck drivers take a certain number of breaks and get a certain amount of rest, but these regulations are often ignored or flouted by trucking companies. This can result in serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities.
If you’ve been involved in an accident, you need to contact 18 wheeler accident lawyer to assess your claim. These accidents often have devastating consequences, and an experienced lawyer will help you get the compensation you deserve.
Improper Maintenance of Trucks
If a trucking company does not properly maintain its vehicles, it can be held liable for any accidents or injuries that occur as a result. This includes ensuring that the trucks are regularly inspected and that any necessary repairs are made on time.
Here are some of the specific maintenance issues that can come up:
Tires:
Worn or bald tires can cause blowouts, leading to serious accidents. Trucking companies must ensure that their tires are in good condition and properly inflated.
Brakes:
If brakes are not properly maintained, they can fail, causing an accident.
Lights and reflectors:
Trucks must have functioning headlights, taillights, and reflectors. If they don’t, other drivers may not see the truck, leading to a collision.
Load securement:
If a truck’s load is not properly secured, it can shift during transit and cause an accident.
Trucking companies must also keep accurate records of all maintenance and repairs. This can be used as evidence if there is an accident or injury.
Drivers Suing for Unsafe Work Conditions
Truck drivers often work long hours and are not always paid for the time they spend waiting to load or unload their trucks. This can lead to angry and frustrated employees who may sue their employer for unsafe working conditions.
Trucking companies must ensure that their drivers are properly compensated for their time and not working excessive hours. This includes keeping accurate records of all hours worked.
Here are some tips to prevent lawsuits:
Make sure drivers are paid for all the hours they work, including waiting time Do not require drivers to work excessive hours Keep accurate records of all hours worked Provide adequate training to all employees
If you are a truck driver who has been injured on the job, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. You should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer to discuss your case.
Criminal Convictions
In some states, trucking companies can be held liable if their drivers are convicted of certain traffic offenses. This is known as vicarious liability. For example, if a truck driver is convicted of speeding, the trucking company may be held liable for any accidents or injuries that occur as a result.
To avoid vicarious liability, trucking companies must carefully screen their drivers and perform background checks. They should also have policies in place that prohibit drivers from speeding or committing other traffic offenses.
Your trucking company can also be held liable if one of your drivers causes an accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. To avoid this, you should have a strict policy against drug and alcohol use, and you should perform regular drug tests on your drivers.
Companies Not Paying Insurance Premiums
As the trucking industry has become more competitive, some companies have chosen to cut corners by failing to pay their insurance premiums. This puts all other trucking companies at risk, as they may have to pay for damages caused by uninsured trucks.
These companies also create an unfair advantage, as they are essentially operating without any risk. If you are considering starting a trucking company, make sure to budget for insurance premiums and make sure that your company will be able to pay them on time.
There you go! These are some of the biggest legal issues faced by modern trucking businesses. By understanding these issues, you can help your company avoid them. Just remember to always consult with an attorney if you have any legal questions.


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Shelf Registration as a Post-IPO Financing Option for Companies
Companies that have already gone public may want to preserve the option to offer additional shares on the market at a later date. This may correspond with a new product launch, a future acquisition, or other major corporate event involving a need for additional financing. The shelf offering process allows a public company to file a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will enable the company to sell the registered securities, or take them “off the shelf”, at a later time relatively quickly. Companies commonly use shelf registrations when they wish to sell securities at a future date without much lag time.
Advantages of Shelf Offerings
There are a number of benefits of shelf offerings for public companies. The most notable benefits are timing and certainty. Shelf offerings give companies fast market access when market conditions become optimal for them in the future. For example, if an issuer is a real estate development company and the housing market is heading toward a decline, it may not be ideal timing to offer additional securities to the market. Once real estate conditions improve, however, the company can use the shelf registration statement it filed earlier to quickly offer the previously registered securities to the market for sale.
The later sale, or “takedown off the shelf”, of these securities does not require another round of SEC review. This streamlines the process so that the securities previously registered on the shelf registration statement filed with the SEC can be released to the market soon after the company declares its intent to “takedown off the shelf”. This process requires little administrative paperwork since company made most of the necessary disclosures in the initial registration statement. This greatly reduces processing time.
Shelf offerings provide issuing companies the ability to exert greater control over managing the supply of their securities on the market. It also provides cost-savings for companies by not requiring them to re-register with the SEC each time they want to offer new shares. After the shelf registration statement’s effective date, the periodic quarterly and annual reports that the company is required to file with the SEC are automatically incorporated by reference. Incorporation by reference occurs when one filed document recites that it includes another filed document. Thus, the company must complete little administrative maintenance once it has a shelf registration on file with the SEC.
How the Shelf Registration Process Works
The shelf registration discloses the classes of registered securities for a potential future offering, such as common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, and warrants. It involves a base prospectus and a prospectus supplement.
The company uses a base prospectus for the initial shelf registration for the new issuances of securities. The offering must take place within a three-year time window. The base prospectus normally requires filing of a Form S-3 with the SEC. Foreign issuers may also file for shelf offerings using Form F-3, which is analogous to Form S-3 for U.S. companies. The SEC typically takes a few weeks to review and declare the shelf registration effective. The base prospectus contains information such as the type of securities being offered to the market, a summary of the company’s business operations, and a description of how the company intends to use the proceeds.
When the company later decides to sell the offering, it files a prospectus supplement with the SEC. The prospectus supplement discloses the specific offering terms and other SEC requirements to take the offering “off the shelf”. Rule 424 of the Securities Act of 1933 governs the prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement together with the earlier filed base prospectus makes a complete prospectus for an offering of the specified securities.
An issuer can use a shelf registration to sell new securities, or in other words, a primary offering. It can also use a shelf registration to resell outstanding securities. This process constitutes a secondary offering. Once the shelf registration statement goes into effect, it will last for three years until it expires or the company renews it. Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933 governs the shelf offering process.
Limitations on Use of Shelf Registration
Shelf offerings are only available to certain qualifying issuers. In order to qualify, a company must have been a public company for at least 12 months. It also cannot have defaulted on loans or failed to pay dividends since the end of the previous year.
If a company is a well-known seasoned issuer (WSKI), the shelf offering automatically becomes effective upon filing. In order to be classified as a WSKI, a company must have a market capitalization exceeding $700 million for an equity shelf, or the company must have issued at least $1 billion in debt in the previous three years for a debt shelf.
A company may register a shelf offering on a continuous or a delayed basis. In a continuous offering, companies must offer the securities within two days after the registration statement is effective. In contrast, in a delayed offering, the company do not offer securities for prompt sale after effectiveness of the registration statement. Delayed offerings are generally only available to more seasoned issuers, or companies with a strong and sustained track record.


Review indicates positive health impacts from diverse diets that include not more than 50% carbohydrates and the right mix of grain-based foods.
Grain-based foods — both whole-grain and refined, from which the bran has been removed — are a key part of healthy diets, according to a study published in the science journal
Advances in Nutrition.


Collaboration and connection are important for our social-emotional well-being. Importantly, Luma has conducted research and published the benefits for creating learning communities remotely. This year, Luma will provide specific strategies you can implement to connect learners remotely. We are calling these strategies our Luma Connections.
Teaching Tool: LumaLive®
This is Luma’s synchronous or same time meeting tool. This online tool allows learners to interact with each other to explore a topic and to discuss key concepts, share experiences, interact with each other, and to ask questions in real time. Interactions are in real-time and can be mentor-learner, learner-to-content, learner-to-self, and learner-to-learner.
National/World Holidays Engagement
Starting a lesson with a National/World Holiday can be a way to get a learners’ attention and engage them into a discussion. In other words, start when something authentic and meaningful and then follow up with a discussion that is aligned to your learning objectives.
Pick a daily national/world holiday to discuss. Visit National Today for a comprehensive list of holidays.
Introduce the holiday either with a “Did you know?” question or as a fun fact. Pose an open-ended question related to the day.


Floor-rise strategies that overcome obstacles to providing this training so important for older adults. by John V. Rider, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CEAS, Alyssa Sowerwine, and Monica Tay
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older, and the rate of deaths from falls is steadily increasing as the aging population continues to grow.
1 One shared goal among rehabilitation professionals working with older adults is reducing fall risk. In addition to reducing fall risk and preventing injury, rehabilitation professionals also prepare individuals to cope if they have a fall. The ability to rise from the floor is a skill learned early in life and is necessary for involvement in various functional activities. Unfortunately, getting up from the floor becomes more challenging later in life.
Besides typical age-related changes, individuals may not have opportunities to practice this task or learn safe strategies for coping after a fall. The inability to rise or recover from the floor after a fall has been identified as a major contributing factor to medical complications in older adults who have fallen.
2,3 Moreover, up to 20% of individuals who fall remain on the floor for more than 1 hour, which can be due to physical injuries or a lack of knowledge regarding how to get up safely and effectively. 4 This period of inactivity while lying on the floor can lead to dehydration, muscle injury, and pressure sores, making it more difficult for the individual to rise. 2
These complications and the resultant extended recovery time may contribute to further physical deconditioning and fear of falling avoidance behavior, putting individuals at a greater risk of falling. Fortunately, floor-rise training has been shown to decrease fear of falling avoidance behavior and increase strength and the ability to get up from the floor after a fall.
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Despite the benefits of floor-rise training, evidence suggests that this is not a standard of care within occupational and physical therapy practice.
2 Occupational and physical therapists tend to provide more floor-rise training in hospital settings than in community-based settings, indicating that older adults living in the community rarely receive floor-rise training in their natural environment. 6 Evidence suggests the reasons for limited provision of floor-rise training include inadequate clinician training, low confidence and competence of the clinician, as well as a need for a backup plan should things go wrong. 6 This article highlights evidence-based approaches and solutions for overcoming common obstacles to providing floor-rise training across multiple rehabilitation settings. Floor-Rise Training Techniques
The process of rising from the floor to a safe position after a fall is an essential skill for individuals at risk for falls and is commonly referred to as floor-rise, floor-to-rise, floor-to-sit, or fall recovery training. Examples of floor-rise strategies include side-sit to half-knee pivot strategies, quadruped push-up strategies, and sit-up and roll-over strategies. Other examples of floor-rise strategies may involve the individual using a support to assist in rising, such as a sturdy chair or end table. While many clinicians are uncertain which floor rise strategy is best for teaching clients, evidence suggests that the optimal strategy is the backward chaining method.
7 Backward Chaining
Therapists may be familiar with the conventional method of floor-rise training, which begins with the client lying on the floor and teaching them how to get up safely. While there are benefits to this method, it has been criticized for causing increased anxiety and fear, as clients begin in a vulnerable position and may not have the confidence that they can successfully rise from the floor.
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The backward chaining method, on the other hand, begins with the client in a standing position. Through backward chaining, the client learns how to rise from the floor in gradual steps, thus reducing stress and improving client confidence.
7,8 This approach is more success-oriented than the conventional method and is the most commonly recommended procedure for rehabilitation practitioners. 6,9
When implementing backward chaining, it is essential to break down the task into discrete steps. The last step in the floor-rise sequence is taught first (standing up from a seated position), and the client works their way backward to the first step (moving from supine to a side-lying position). When practicing later steps, the client should complete the current step and then the previous steps. The clinician should proceed to the next step only when the client can confidently complete all previous steps in the correct sequence. Modifications to each step may be necessary depending on the functional abilities of each client.
Benefits of Floor-Rise Training
Floor-rise training has benefits beyond just fall recovery. Teaching clients floor-rise strategies can help to improve strength, balance, coordination, functional mobility, and flexibility, and reduce the reoccurrence of falls.
9-10 Practicing these strategies can serve as therapeutic exercise and is beneficial even if the client cannot rise entirely from the floor. 6,11-12 Floor-rise training also has psychological benefits, such as improved confidence and reduced fear of falling. 12 These psychological benefits can facilitate increased activity participation in a client’s therapy session and daily routine. Due to the high potential for backward chaining to reduce fear of falling, the American Geriatric Society has recommended this method for all clients who exhibit a significant fear of falling. 9,13 Obstacles and Solutions
Each rehabilitation setting presents with various levels of care, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, time allotted for intervention, available equipment, and environmental supports and hindrances. One common obstacle is time. Therapists may have limited time for interventions or may not prioritize teaching floor-rise strategies. However, therapists should recognize the additional benefits of floor-rise strategies that can help clients reach other rehabilitation goals. For example, the steps for getting up after a fall may also be utilized by an older adult wanting to garden from a kneeling position or scrub a stain on the carpet. Developing strength, coordination, and confidence through floor-rise training can increase safety and independence in multiple activities of daily living and functional mobility. Moreover, teaching fall recovery skills can help prevent future complications, and future rehabilitation stays.
Another concern is inadequate training, causing clinicians to be less confident in providing floor-rise interventions. We hope that this article will inspire clinicians to seek further training or collaborate with their rehabilitation teams to develop training to provide evidence-based floor-rise interventions safely. Even with adequate training, assisting a client to the floor as part of therapy can be daunting. Clinicians should always have a backup plan and ensure they have the equipment and means necessary to assist the client to a safe position if they cannot get up on their own. One option is to co-treat with another clinician. Having two clinicians allows for a safer transition to and from the floor using two-person handling techniques. Caregivers able to assist with two-person transfers can also be utilized.
One significant barrier for older adults learning floor-rise strategies is fear of falling and the subsequent avoidance of activities, including getting on the floor during therapy. Therapists should encourage activity participation by acknowledging the fear of falling, providing client education, and initiating graded exposure through backward chaining. Through skilled education and demonstrations, clients can understand the importance of practicing floor-rise techniques.
Older adults at risk for falling infrequently participate in activities that provide natural opportunities to practice getting up from the floor. Therapists can introduce and incorporate appropriately graded activities into therapy sessions, such as putting away items in low cabinets and doing laundry and light housecleaning. Adults with impaired cognition may have difficulty sequencing the necessary actions of rising from the floor. If this is the case, therapists can provide visual cues illustrating the steps, such as flashcards, handouts, or posters. Reviewing the correct sequence before physically practicing floor-rise strategies may be beneficial for these clients.
The Role of Technology in Floor-Rise Training
Utilizing rehabilitation technology, such as overhead bodyweight support systems, mechanical lifts, or manual lifts, can help clinicians and clients overcome obstacles to learning floor-rise strategies. Overhead bodyweight support systems can alleviate some of the client’s weight, allowing for an easier and safer transition through the backward chaining steps and to the floor to simulate a fall. Overhead bodyweight support systems can also help the client be less fearful as the harness can be worn throughout the intervention. Mechanical and manual lifts can be used to lower the client to the floor and can be used to get the client back onto a safe surface in emergencies.
Clinicians can also capitalize on technology that they likely already own, such as a smartphone, to record clients as they undergo floor-rise training. Clients can then watch these videos and receive visual feedback, which allows them to observe their body mechanics and review the sequences. Video feedback also provides an opportunity for clinicians to provide feedback in a low-stress situation. Clients can also review floor-rise training strategies outside of therapy sessions by accessing recorded videos.
Additional technology focusing on fall recovery is commercially available, such as medical alert devices, smartwatches, and lifting cushions. Due to the vast array of available devices, clients may have difficulty selecting and purchasing appropriate technology. Rehabilitation clinicians can play a role in helping clients identify beneficial technology and determine potential advantages, drawbacks, and limitations. Because devices may be out of reach after a fall, clinicians should take care to educate clients on the benefits of learning floor-rise skills rather than relying solely on technology.
Conclusion
Floor-rise training is a critical skill that can potentially save lives and improve rehabilitation outcomes for older adults. It improves quality of life, functional mobility, and safety for the aging population. Furthermore, floor-rise training can decrease fear of falling and enhance autonomy for individuals at risk of falls. Evidence-based approaches suggest that the backward chaining method is effective, efficient, and preferred by clinicians and clients. While there are multiple obstacles that both clinicians and clients may face regarding floor-rise training implementation, these strategies are valuable and vital for adults and older adults.
Rehabilitation clinicians should skillfully explain the value of these techniques to clients and document the benefits and impact on rehabilitation goals to stakeholders. Utilizing co-treatment when necessary, rehabilitation technology, and seeking advanced training can increase the safety and clinician and client confidence when delivering floor-rise training. Clinicians should strongly consider dedicating the time and resources needed to train clients and future clinicians to apply these strategies.
RM John V. Rider, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CEAS, is an assistant professor at Touro University Nevada and a PhD candidate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in the interdisciplinary health sciences program. He currently practices as a community-based occupational therapist for Good Life Therapy LLC in Southern Nevada. Alyssa Sowerwine and Monica Tay are third-year occupational therapy doctoral students at Touro University Nevada completing their doctoral capstone projects. For more information, contact [email protected]. References
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Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced on August 24 that it has completed the installation of an integrated remote power management and operational efficiency IoT system for the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) at several geothermal power stations under an agreement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) that was finalized in January 2020. The project uses funds contributed from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to UNIDO.
In Kenya, electricity consumption in 2021 tripled compared to the year 2000 in line with population growth and economic development, signaling a pressing need to secure a stable supply of energy. Geothermal power generation is attracting attention as a stable power source with extremely low CO
2 emissions.
Kenya has one of the world's largest geothermal resources, and since 2000, it has steadily increased its capacity, and as of 2021 geothermal energy accounts for over 40% of the country's generation capacity.
At the Olkaria geothermal complex, the largest in Africa, KenGen currently operates geothermal power stations I, I AU, II, IV, and V. However, Station IV is the farthest from the administrative office, some 20 km away by road. The geographically distributed power plants have been managed separately, making it a challenge to take a comprehensive approach in managing their operations.
Yokogawa developed and deployed an IoT system that allows data from stations I AU, II, IV, and V to be accessed from the complex's administrative office, enabling the integrated remote performance management of power generation performance at these facilities. Yokogawa also provided training for the system.
The system makes use of the company's Exapilot operation efficiency improvement package and Exaquantum plant information management system, making it possible to centrally manage the performance of the power generation units at each power station and analyze factors when the power generation efficiency deteriorates. Integrated remote monitoring ensures maintenance can be centrally managed.
The system will enable timely maintenance through automatic factor analysis and is expected to maximize power generation efficiency and ensure a stable power supply into the future. Altogether they have a capacity of about 575MW.
This article has been translated by JST with permission from The Science News Ltd.(https://sci-news.co.jp/). Unauthorized reproduction of the article and photographs is prohibited.


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As part of our ongoing program to manage the environmental impacts of our buildings and help customers reduce operating costs, Prologis installed three 15-kilowatt-hour (kWh) Tesla Powerwall battery storage units in our new development at DIRFT III DC2 in Daventry, England.
The 115,800 square foot (10,760 square meter) distribution center, completed in September of 2017, is located at the entrance to the third phase of the rail-connected park Prologis RFI DIRFT. The batteries will store up to 45 kWh of power and release it as needed.
Warehouse lighting is the most significant drain on energy in this building, and the 56 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic system, designed to produce around 48,000 kWh of electricity per year, does not generate power on cloudy days or during the evening. To address this gap, we sized the solar photovoltaic systems to match the constant base load. On sunny days, the building will function without drawing from the grid, and any surplus energy will be exported to the batteries and released during the evening when lighting demand rises. This is also the time when power costs are likely to be highest.
UK customers often have multi-level electricity purchase tariffs that make energy cheaper outside peak-demand hours. In some cases, the difference in price is significant. The battery storage system will manage peak demand by storing energy when demand is low and releasing it when demand is high. The system’s ability to manage demand allows customers to purchase more power at reduced costs.


Square Feet Architects: Situated in Hampstead, Thurlow Road is a new residential property nestled among stucco villas. The 300 m² three-storey house takes inspiration from nearby modernist buildings, creating a development that effectively contributes to the architectural landscape of the area. By adopting a warm palette of materials alongside distinctive interiors, Square Feet consider how each element of the home relates to one another, producing a property that responds to the needs of the client.
Replacing an unremarkable single storey house, the new four bedroom development meets strict planning height restrictions. Achieving Camden's strict criteria for basement development, Square Feet worked closely with MH Costa Contractors to overcome difficult technical challenges, building the ground floor first before scooping out the ground below. Extensive ground investigations and monitoring during construction was undertaken to ensure that groundwater levels and ground stability were maintained throughout.
Square Feet adopt an array of materials, using charred larch timber cladding, anodized bronze-framed windows, polished plaster render, a timber-lined ceiling and stained oak floors to create a tactile and inviting sequence of space.
The basement level's high ceilings, large lightwell and glazing provide a significant quality of daylight and sense of space, creating two bedrooms, bathrooms, a gym, cinema and utility room. This overcomes potential darkness associated with basement's, using innovative thinking to produce a home filled with natural light.
Arranged over three floors, the entrance leads to an expansive open plan kitchen with a living and dining room situated on the ground floor, featuring a small study in a double height space. Demonstrating careful attention to detail, louvered timber strips made of inexpensive stained plywood conceal lighting fixtures, smoke detectors and the kitchen extractor fan, ensuring an aesthetically clean end result.
A timber suspended stair leads up to the spare bedroom and master suite, providing beautiful views over Hampstead and towards the Heath. The attention to detail throughout the property ensures a well co-ordinated home, with all rooms working in relation with each other through communicative design.
The landscape responds to the surrounding mature trees and materials palette, with the addition of a green roof planted with wildflowers and grasses carefully considering the property's relation to Hampstead Heath. Climbing plants will tumble over the existing brick wall, contributing to the street's abundance of growth and nature. The building is highly insulated and airtight, using an air source heat pump to further reduce energy use. Square Feet Architects are dedicated to creating sustainable buildings, with the use of natural landscaping and energy-efficient technology producing a home that is respectful of its environment.
What was the brief?
The client had planning permission for a two storey house but wanted to add an additional storey
What were the key challenges?
As well as being in a conservation area, Hampstead has strict planning constraints and rules in particular with basements development
Key products used:
Anodised bronze steel - We incoporated anodised bronze steel from JFAN in the windows, eaves and coping trim. The material was used to create Portuguese bronze windows providing a stunning visual warmth to building. Anodising the bronze helps it prevent from cracking, breaking or chipping especially when exposed the prolonged elements.
Charred Timber Cladding - This techniques originates from 18th Century Japan where timber cladding are charred using an open flame creating wood preservation and durability becoming increasingly weather resistant. Birch plywood strips - Plywood is incredibly versatile which has high quality and high strength. It comes with a smooth finish and is elegant and has guaranteed strength and stability.


In the context of market settlement operations, the European Commission introduced the Central Securities Depositary Regulation (CSDR), which provides a central point for depositing financial instruments. After the 2008 financial crisis, market settlement operations need more safety and efficiency. This European Union regulation should improve the stability and functioning of financial markets including infrastructures, clearing houses and trading venues.


COVID-19 MARKETING-AID
The challenges we are facing as a community and as global citizens due to COVID-19 is unprecedented. As we look at how we can help the most vulnerable communities affected by this situation, we are digging into our arsenal of tools, resources, and knowledge to provide support where we can. During this time, we are offering pro bono consultations to support small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
We understand the difficult decisions you’ve had to make over the past year. This is the time to reflect on and discuss your mission, values, and philosophies to understand the importance of why your brand, programs, products, and services exist. If your small business or nonprofit has played a role in community-building, driving culture and lifestyle, meaningful storytelling or supporting artists and creatives, your audience needs you now more than ever.
While society is quarantined and social distancing, there is a large captive audience watching, listening, and engaging online. Businesses need to learn to adapt to the behavioral changes caused by the pandemic. This is where a business' marketing opportunity stands.
Who qualifies?
U.S.-based small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. We are taking appointments on a first-come-first-serve basis until our schedules reach capacity.
How does it work?
We will provide your small business or nonprofit with one 45-minute consultation at no cost to you. Any follow up beyond the initial consultation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
How can we support?
There are several areas of support we can provide during our consultation. Your challenges are unique to your business and we'll tailor our consultation around those challenges. Examples include: reviewing your marketing strategy; crafting your communications and PR; brand awareness and audience building; creating digital and social media content; reimagining in-person events with online engagements; capacity-building wile your organization restructures; forming strategic partnerships; influencer marketing.
How do you sign-up?
Please fill out this general form and include as much information as you can about how COVID-19 is affecting your business and what your challenges moving forward are. This will help us make our consultation as productive as possible. Our team will review your submission and contact you to schedule a time to discuss.


This would prove easier to implement than in Scotland and Northern Ireland (NI) proceeding – as they would like – alone, it has emerged. Neural tube defects such as spina bifida have not decreased significantly in the UK since the recommendations were originally made in 2007.
While the administrations in Scotland and NI are enthusiastic about adopting the folic acid fortification recommendations proposed by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition and endorsed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), successive governments in Westminster, have dragged their feet in this area.
Pressure
Pressure to act is likely to rise now that a Bill to create a new body for Scotland – Food Standards Scotland – has begun its passage through the Scottish Parliament.
Since changes made by the government in 2010, the FSA no longer has responsibility for nutrition and health in England and Wales, which has been transferred to the Department of Health (DH). However, it does currently still retain responsibility in Scotland and NI.
At a meeting last month, the FSA’s board agreed to a paper recommending UK-wide fortification as the best way forward. The board was informed that problems would arise were Scotland and NI to proceed without the rest of the UK.
In particular, millers and plant bakers would be faced with the problem of supplying different products to the devolved nations. At the same time, introducing controls limiting the voluntary fortification of other products to prevent people consuming folic acid above recommended maximum intakes would also prove harder unless they were introduced pan-UK.
Difficulties “Given the preference from the industry for a UK-wide approach and the potential difficulties associated with imposing voluntary controls in Scotland alone for products with a traditional UK-wide distribution pattern, it would be preferable if ministers across the UK could agree a uniform policy,” it stated in the report by FSA director for Scotland, Charles Milne.
The simplest way to introduce mandatory fortification would be to amend the existing UK Bread and Flour Regulations to extend the nutrients already covered (calcium, iron, niacin and thiamine) to include folic acid, it said.
The board heard that the DH was waiting for the latest figures on folate levels in the population from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey to become available in the summer before deciding whether to recommend mandatory fortification in England and Wales.


By Jennifer DiValerio, Managing Director
FINRA is amending their rules that govern registration and continuing education and implementing a Maintaining Qualifications Program to extend the timeframe a terminated representative’s FINRA license(s) will be considered valid from, two years to five years from the date of termination to, subject to certain conditions.
The program seeks to align with other professional organizations that require completion of educational training to ensure professionals remain knowledgeable and to allow for ease to reenter the workforce when experienced and qualified individuals experience a life event or economic downturn that precipitates an extended absence.
The Maintaining Qualifications program will allow individuals to elect to participate when their registration is terminated or within two years from the date of termination, subject to the following conditions:
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The global used car market size was valued at USD 1.57 trillion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2022 to 2030. The used car shipment was recorded at 120.3 million units in 2021. The market has witnessed significant growth in the last few years as the price competitiveness among the new players has been one glowing spot in the used car industry. The inability of customers to buy new cars became one of the reasons for the growing used cars sales volume, which is complemented by the investments made by the industry participants to establish their dealership network in the market. These dealership networks helped market participants to brand and make used car options viable.
Further, the role of online sales has become a critical growth factor in the market. Online sites in auto marketplaces have played an essential role in bringing access to consumers with a single touch. A combination of such developments created a significant upsurge in the demand for used cars. In addition, the factors such as affordability, the availability of used cars, the hike in the need for personal mobility, and the emergence of various online players to organize the market have resulted in the growth of the market growth. For instance, in 2019, Ebay Inc. launched a new eBay Motors application to enhance the used car sale and purchase process online.
Until recently, automobile manufacturers and dealers have mainly focused on their new vehicle business with the exclusion of used cars, often viewed as a byproduct. However, the competition in the market and the threat of new entries have created a great extent of an upsurge in the used car dealership. Moreover, the added quality and reliability of used cars changed the consumer attitude and increased the sales of the used passenger cars. Investing in used car management has become one of the market's requirements characterized by a slimming margin, relentless competition, and demanding consumers.
Technological advancements such as the development of the internet and the introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles have changed the buyer position in the market. Moreover, consumers are now knowledgeable about the vehicle, their residual value, quality finance charges, availability, the price applied, and sometimes, the profit margin that the seller makes in a closing deal. This knowledge has changed the dynamics and managed to turn customer intelligence to their advantage. Resultantly, consumers are more inclined toward buying used cars nowadays.
Some of the key factors including transparency and symmetry of the information among the consumers and buyers, the online sales channel growth, certified used vehicle programs, and the strong position of franchise dealers play a vital role in driving the market for used cars. Various leading companies have set up online and offline stores worldwide to offer seamless used car buying experiences. For instance, in September 2020, AutoNation Inc. expanded its pre-owned vehicle store and opened two new stores in the USA Denver market. The organization also announced its goal to open 130 AutoNation Inc. stores in operation across the USA by 2026.
In both developed and developing countries, the used to new vehicle ratio has increased in the last few years, accounting for the reasons stated earlier. In addition, franchised dealers with support from OEM involvement in certification and marketing programs, online inventory pooling, and access to high-quality contracts are in a strong position to benefit from the growth in the market.
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) pandemic has placed the automotive industry at great disruption. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the consumers are expected to prefer private conveyance. However, the financial disparities are expected to hamper the purchase of new vehicles and due to budget constraints, commuters are expected to opt for the used cars. Further, virtual reality, online, or digitally generated sales leads buy new vehicles in this pandemic period.
Due to the pandemic, hybrid and electric vehicles are expected to battle in the market for the next two or three years due to the current economic conditions. Though the pandemic's impact on the automotive market will augment the demand for mid-size vehicles, quality compacts are expected to complement the same. On a bigger scale, in developing countries, the pandemic is expected to be a reason for the comeback of some entry-level used compact cars in the market. The market is also expected to vary with the demand from different segments of customers as every class segment has its own preferences regarding opting for a vehicle.
The conventional vehicle segment accounted for a share of over 40.0%, in terms of shipment, in 2021. The electric vehicle segment is expected to register a significant CAGR over the forecast period, complemented by the hybrid vehicle. In the last few years, used electric vehicle prices continue to remain viable for consumers, and this plays a significant driving factor for electric vehicle sales. According to the last few years' price analysis, used electric vehicles' prices have been lower than the used hybrid vehicles. Electric vehicle traits such as technology-driven performance, in the luxury vehicle segment, provide a status symbol and support sustainability, thus creating a significant volume demand for used EVs.
Conventional gasoline vehicles with large inventory offer multiple choices at an affordable price. This segment of vehicles accounted for the maximum share in all sizes, including compact cars, mid-size, and SUV cars. Further, growing concerns over climate change and increasing pollution have created a great demand for a substitute for conventional gasoline vehicle. Hence, there has been significant growth registered by the electric used cars in the market.
The organized vendor segment accounted for the largest volume share of over 70.0% in 2021. This is attributed to the increasing number of franchised dealers in the market. The entry of new players in the market and new retail models also emerged as a key factor in fueling the growth of the market. According to the NADA, in the U.S., franchised dealers earned higher gross profits on used vehicle sales than independent dealers. In addition, the organized vendors benefited from greater consumer loyalty to the brand across all age groups.
The organized vendor segment is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period. The segment is accepted to hold more than two-thirds of the market in the coming years. With many dealers across the globe, the market is highly fragmented. However, in developed countries such as the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., there are some top dealers such as CarMax Business Services, LLC and Asbury Automotive Group that account for more than half of the volume share in the market.
The petrol segment accounted for the largest volume share of over 40.0% share in 2021. This is attributed to the declining usage of diesel vehicles as the government discourages the purchase of used diesel vehicles. The others segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. In developing countries, CNG powered vehicles have also shown a sustainable upsurge in used vehicle volume sales.
Emission standards for the positive ignition (gasoline, NG, LPG, ethanol) and compression ignition (diesel) vehicles have become one of the reasons for the slump in sales of diesel vehicles. Moreover, excessive emission of NOx by the diesel engine can be attributed to the decline in diesel engine vehicle sales and an increase in the substitute market. The petrol-fueled car emission standard is less stringent compared to diesel-fueled passenger cars. Furthermore, petrol cars with a refined engine, decent fuel efficiency, and strong top-end performance attracted a large consumer base in the last few years and are expected to continue with the same in the coming years. In addition, increasing inventory for petrol-based SUVs became one of the driving factors of the petrol segment.
The SUV size segment accounted for the largest volume share of over 35.0% in 2021. With the changing landscape in the automotive market, the SUVs segment has caused the downfall of other segments. Offering space and size while remaining compact compared to off-road vehicles, SUVs are considered ideal drives by buyers nowadays in various regions. With great demand and a wider supply network, residual value for SUVs is higher nowadays for the market. The European region has witnessed significant demand traction for the used SUVs market.
The compact size segment is expected to register a significant CAGR over the forecast period. This is attributed to people's preference for economical and compact size vehicles. Compact size vehicles with a high production rate and huge inventory have been preferred among the franchised owners. Easy availability with affordable prices fueled the demand for the used compact vehicle in the last few years. However, with the changing consumer preferences and advancements in SUVs, the used SUVs have shown significant growth and this is expected to continue in the coming years.
The offline sales accounted for the largest volume share of over 75.0% in 2021. This is attributed to the consumer preference for the conventional mode of buying. However, the online sales channel segment is expected to witness significant growth over the years. The development of online tools for sellers and buyers has made the market more competitive. In addition, the online availability of information including prices, reviews, and specifications leads to significant growth by dealers.
Online dealers are empowering digital, savvy customers with complete end-to-end purchasing capabilities, unique delivery options, and extensive vehicle photos and data with search tools. With the usage of technically advanced tools integrated with artificial intelligence and machine learning technology, dealers are booming their network and customer base. AI applications can evaluate the data stored in the dealer management system and aid in refining the marketing and sales strategies by modifying the car buying experience. For instance, the use of online sales channels such as Alibaba.com, eBay, CarMax, and mobile.de play a vital role in country-specific growth in the market by targeting the domestic customer base. Various online channels modify their platforms to offer seamless car selling and buying experiences. For instance, in December 2020, Asbury Automotive Group announced the launch of its end-to-end digital retailing solution called Clicklane to create a great used car online shopping experience.
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of over 35.0% in 2021, in terms of shipment, majorly due to the rapid growth of demand in China for used vehicles. Asia Pacific is projected to expand at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. This is attributed to the increasing sales of the used car in China, India, and other Asian countries. The North American region held a notable market share in 2021 and is expected to witness steady growth in the years to come owing to the plummeting growth in the past few years.
In the Asia Pacific region, with the rising number of organized players with used car trading services, China has expanded its market footprint in the Asian market. Some Indian car dealers provide a rich array of advanced technology-enabled tools, which include mobile-based applications, a virtual online showroom, cloud services for lead management systems, tracking sales performance, and digital marketing support. Moreover, this extent of advancement in the Indian used car industry creates great opportunities for the consumer base. Within the region, Indonesia, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and other developing countries have shown significant potential for the market.
The key players in the market are focusing on expanding the customer base to gain a competitive edge in the market. Thus, vendors are taking several strategic initiatives, such as collaborations, acquisitions & mergers, and partnerships. For instance, in 2020, Volkswagen announced a major investment in the market for used cars by a collaboration of its own used-car chain, Das WeltAuto, with various used car platforms. Mainstream automakers have also been expanding their presence in this space with their pre-owned car sales networks like Maruti Suzuki's True Value, M&M Mahindra's First Choice Wheels, and Toyota's U Trust. Some prominent players in the global used car market include:
Alibaba.com
Asbury Automotive Group
AutoNation Inc.
CarMax Business Services, LLC
Cox Automotive
eBay Inc.
Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Hendrick Automotive Group
LITHIA Motor Inc.
Scout24 AG
TrueCar, Inc.
Market size value in 2022
USD 1.66 trillion
Revenue forecast in 2030
USD 2.67 trillion
Growth rate
CAGR of 6.1% from 2022 to 2030
Base year for estimation
2021
Historical data
2017 - 2020
Forecast period
2022 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD billion/trillion, shipment in million units, and CAGR from 2022 to 2030
Report coverage
Revenue forecast, volume forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
Segment Scope
Vehicle type, vendor type, fuel type, size, sales channel, region
Regional scope
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; South America; MEA
Country scope
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; U.K.; France; Spain; China; Japan; India; Brazil
Key companies profiled
Alibaba.com; Asbury Automotive Group; AutoNation Inc.; CarMax Business Services, LLC; Cox Automotive; eBay Inc.; Group 1 Automotive Inc.; Hendrick Automotive Group; LITHIA Motor Inc.; Scout24 AG; TrueCar, Inc.
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This report provides forecasts for revenue and volume growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global used car market report based on vehicle type, vendor type, fuel type, size, sales channel, and region:
Vehicle Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
Hybrid
Conventional
Electric
Vendor Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
Organized
Unorganized
Fuel Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
Petrol
Diesel
Others
Size Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
Compact
Mid-size
SUVs
Sales Channel Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
Online
Offline
Regional Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
b. The global used car market size was estimated at USD 1.57 trillion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.66 trillion in 2022.
b. The global used car market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% from 2022 to 2030 to reach USD 2.67 trillion by 2030.
b. Asia Pacific dominated the used car market with a share of 35.4% in 2021, in terms of shipment. This is attributable to emerging economies, including India, which is dominated by unorganized players.
b. Some key players operating in the used car market include Asbury Automotive Group, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., AutoNation Inc., eBay Inc., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Pendragon PLC, Penske Automotive Group Inc., and TrueCar Inc.
b. Key factors that are driving the used car market growth include high disposable income, rising demand for luxury cars, the shorter period of car ownership, and increasing preference of the owner of a two-wheeler to upgrade to a compact car.
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